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The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Blend

9.18 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia

Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre

Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.0

Iron soils coming through. Fruit still persistent.

Iron soils coming through. Fruit still persistent.

Sep 20th, 2015

9.2

V03. Peaking, but drinking well. Soft tobacco nose. Bold, juicy, black cherry fruit. Smooth, dry, tart earthy finish.

V03. Peaking, but drinking well. Soft tobacco nose. Bold, juicy, black cherry fruit. Smooth, dry, tart earthy finish.

Jan 5th, 2020

9.0

Cherry forward. Some spice. Medium body, medium to light finish.

Cherry forward. Some spice. Medium body, medium to light finish.

Sep 3rd, 2018

9.7

Outstanding. Strong to quite strong!

Outstanding. Strong to quite strong!

May 8th, 2015

Michael Corcoran

9.4

Delightful follow-up. Well balanced wine...

Delightful follow-up. Well balanced wine...

Nov 16th, 2014

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

Joe had this 2 years ago

Joe had this 2 years ago

Sep 19th, 2022

8.7

Pavel had this 9 years ago

Pavel had this 9 years ago

Jan 27th, 2015

8.8

Sandy had this 11 years ago

Sandy had this 11 years ago

Jul 14th, 2013